The National Viral Hepatitis Roundtable (NVHR) is a coalition of more than 480 member organizations working to fight, and ultimately end, the hepatitis B and C epidemics in the United States. NVHR believes this goal can be achieved by addressing stigma and health disparities, removing barriers to prevention, care and treatment, and ensuring respect and compassion for all affected communities. NVHR seeks an aggressive response from policymakers, public health officials, medical and health care providers, the media, and the general public through its advocacy, education, and technical assistance.

NVHR is a program of Community Initiatives, a San Francisco based nonprofit organization that provides fiscal sponsorship to large and small nonprofit programs and organizations. NVHR is seeking a Public Policy Director, based in Washington, DC, to develop, lead, and advance our federal viral hepatitis policy agenda.

Qualified candidates should send resume and cover letter to Ryan Clary, Executive Director, rclary@nvhr.org. Subject line should read “Public Policy Director” only.

 

Responsibilities:

The Public Policy Director is a member of NVHR’s senior staff and leads the development and implementation of the organization’s policy and advocacy agenda at the federal level.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • In collaboration with the Executive Director, develop, direct, and implement NVHR’s federal public policy agenda.
  • Advance policy goals with key policymakers in the legislative and executive branches including, but not limited to, the White House, Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and Members of Congress and their staff.
  • Monitor and analyze activity in Congress and in the executive branch including legislative and regulatory activities that impact viral hepatitis and NVHR’s mission and vision.
  • Communicate with Members of Congress, their staff and agency officials through in-person meetings, briefings, written communications, and phone calls.
  • Collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders and a national network of partners working to address the viral hepatitis epidemic, as well as lead working groups with key stakeholders to advance policy and advocacy goals.
  • Write testimony, comments on administrative regulation, fact sheets, press releases, and other policy-related documents.
  • Serve as a resource for NVHR members and partners on federal public policy issues and advocacy.
  • Lead the planning and execution of NVHR public policy meetings, conference calls, and webinars.
  • Co-supervise the Program and Policy Associate.
  • Participate in NVHR staff meetings, Steering Committee calls and meetings, and strategic planning activities.
  • Assist with management of Washington, DC office operations.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher with a minimum of five years’ experience in legislative and/or administrative health-related public policy advocacy and/or a combination of relevant experience and education.
  • Demonstrated experience working with government agencies, legislative bodies, and coalitions.
  • Demonstrated experience successfully designing and implementing health care and/or public health policy and advocacy campaigns.
  • Strong connections with key policymakers on public health and health care policy, including individuals in federal agencies and departments, as well as Members of Congress and their staff.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively and build consensus with diverse stakeholders, including a national network of non-profit, government, corporate, and other partners, working to address the viral hepatitis epidemic.
  • Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills and the ability to use data in shaping policy messages.
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills with ability to present ideas and information to a variety of audiences.
  • Ability to lead meetings, deliver presentations, and represent NVHR to external audiences.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Demonstrated management experience.
  • Good decision-making and organizational skills, as well as close attention to detail.
  • Self-directed/self-starter with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Personality suited for working in a small organization where teamwork and resourcefulness are highly valued.
  • Demonstrated experience working with diverse populations. 
  • Ability to travel to events and meetings outside of the Washington, D.C. area (5 – 10%).
  • Passion for addressing the viral hepatitis epidemic.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of viral hepatitis public policy issues.
  • Personal experience with challenges affecting the viral hepatitis community, including experience living with hepatitis B or hepatitis C.
  • Experience developing innovative strategies and creative solutions to address the needs of diverse, marginalized, and underserved communities.

Salary & Benefits:

  • Annual salary is $70,000 - $90,000 and based on experience. Generous benefits package with annual leave, health/dental/vision insurance and 401K.

Community Initiatives and NVHR value a diverse, respectful, and collaborative work environment. We establish and maintain trustful relationships with all staff, contractors, funders, partners, and communities. The above statements are intended to describe the work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the personnel so classified. Community Initiatives/NVHR is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, disability or protected veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.